I may be well mannered, but this is my Life!

I love etiquette. I really do. Even if I don't follow all the rules all the time. I truly believe that if we all treated one another with basic, common courtesy (which doesn't seem to be so common anymore), we would be well on our way to World Peace. I think a properly set table is a beautiful thing, but I would have to look it up on The Google to do it myself.  Emily Post had some wonderful ideas, but I am certainly no Emily Post. My life will never look like hers, unless her life looked like a washer and dryer covered in every article of clothing to be found in the house.

There's no funny story to go along with the picture above. It's simply what my life looks like post-baby: controlled chaos. Still I do my best to treat those around me with kindness, and knowing a thing or two about what's socially acceptable (etiquette) does help. It's a fun and practical hobby for me, especially in my new role of Domestic Goddess. Side Note: I don't like that others use their knowledge of etiquette to feel and act superior to those who simply don't have the same understanding of courtesy that they think they do. To me, etiquette is about following the "Golden Rule" in social situations, and about the bottom line in business situations. Knowing a few basic "rules" is useful in accomplishing both in all situations. 

My life will likely always look like this, but if you ever stop by for a visit, I will roll out my own version of the Red Carpet for you (if it's clean, and not in the washer or dryer, in which case I will roll out a baby quilt or fleece blanket), my guest.